Memories |n.h | au

• Chapter 22

~Niall's pov~

"What happened to your hand bro? " Nick, an old mate I had before I left, asked me.

"Oh you know punched a wall. The usual. " I replied recalling the day after the fight I had with Lucy. The day she left with that douche Jake.

He let out a chuckle but didn't question me further. Which I was appreciative of, I didn't want to talk about what happened especially with him. Don't get me wrong he's a cool lad I'm just not comfortable with talking about my personal business with him.

We walked in silence to the hallway where our lockers were located not having much else to talk about.

"See ya later bro. " He said. I waved at him as he walked off. I'd never really noticed before but he always uses that word 'bro'.

I continued walking lost in my own thoughts. I honestly had no interest in being here today. Knowing I would be seeing Lucy and after what happened I don't know where we stand. Obviously not in a good place.

I reached my locker and put my books up. Since it was the end of the day and I had no work I needed to do at home I shoved all of them in there - including my book-bag- and slammed it shut.

Might as well just go home. I had plans to hang out with some of me mates but that wasn't until later tonight. As I walked towards one of the exits I couldn't help but to scan the hallway. Looking for her.

I was doing everything in my power to just see her. Even though in the back of my mind I know that wasn't the best idea.

My eyes locked at the sight in front of me.

There she was, her back leaned against her locker with Jake sitting next to her leaning on the locker next to her's. He had a goofy grin plastered on his stupid face while she giggled.

Just the sight itself made my blood boil. He's such an asshole, if only she would realize that.

I kept walking my attention still focused on them. As much as I wanted to look away I just couldn't.

Every possible scenario -that would give me a reason to interrupt them- played in my head. None of them actually goof enough to be carried out.

I huffed and rolled my eyes.

I looked away from them. My car key's suddenly be coming more interesting. Of course all the forces were against me and my key's had to slip from my grasp. I froze knowing the noise caught their attention. I didn't know what to do so I just stood there starring at my key's. Cursing my butterfingers.

I slowly bent down to pick them up. "Sorry didn't mean to interrupt your little moment there." I apologized sarcastically, pointing at the two of them. I turned around and continued my way out. Before walking out however I heard her let out a giggle. The pure fact that he could put a smile on her beautiful face made me go mad.

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"What's the rush?" Nick asked after I chugged down my - I don't know I lost count- beer over the loud music. More than seven though that's for sure. I know here in America it is illegal to drink under the age of twenty-one, but at the moment I could care less. I wasn't planning on getting completely wasted tonight but after seeing Lucy today with that douchebag I had no other choice. What better way to deal with your problems than getting completely drunk. Am I right?

I reached for another before replying "No rush. Cheers mate. " He gave me a weird look but just nodded in response.

This house party wasn't the most entertaining but it provided free alcohol so who's complaining eh?
I was sat across one of the sofas as everyone around me danced or was drunk off their arse. I chuckled at a drunk guy trying not to fall as he danced with a girl.

I hadn't realized I was staring until a tall blonde came up to me. "Is there something on my face? " She asked. She was fit but nothing compared to Lucy.

Why must I keep thinking about her. She's probably out with Jake or Dylan.

"Sorry what? " I asked genuinely confused.

"Well you were starring." She stated.

"Sorry bout that love. " I chuckled. She giggled before speaking again, "I like your accent. Irish is it? " I nodded my smile becoming much bigger.

"I'm assuming you have a name as well? " She asked. I nodded again. Why am I nodding so much? "Niall" I informed. The -not so natural- blonde.

"Niall," she repeated "I'm Sarah. "
It was then my turn to smile, getting up from my seat.

"Want something to drink? " I asked her mainly out of politeness.

She shrugged after replying "Sure"

I slowly walked over to the drinks. I wasn't sure if hanging around with this Sarah girl was a good idea. At first glance she gives off a shady vibe. Just for tonight won't be such a bad thing.

I returned with the drinks handing her one of them "Here you go babe."

She reached over taking it from me. "Thanks"

"So Sarah I don't think we go to the same school." I stated. That was the weirdest thing I could have possibly thought of. In my defense I'm more than tipsy.

"Actually I don't think we go to the same school." She informed. I didn't even question her about what school she went to. Mainly because I didn't care.

"Want to dance. " She asked after a minute of silence. I looked at her debating whether I wanted to. Before I could reply though she grabbed a hold of my hand and pulled me up.

'Talk Dirty ' by Jason Derulo was loudly playing. She did her thing and I did mine. Not really aware of what my thing was. I just went with it. As the song progressed she started getting closer to me.

"Talk dirty to me" She whispered in my ear. This wasn't new to me ,when I left over half a year ago, I went out and this would happen a lot. I gently pushed her away from me and continued dancing.

I looked around trying to find a way to get out if this situation. The dancing making me a little more sober.

As I scanned the room I noticed a pair of dark brown eyes already on me. She was standing by the door wearing a short red dress that looked absolutely stunning on her.

A panicked when I realized who was dancing in front of me. Did she see what happened just a few minutes ago? After she walked in Zoe followed behind her along with Zack, Dylan, and of course douche Jake.

Just my luck, not even at a party can I get away from them two.

Idk how I feel about this.

Have you guy's heard pillow talk yet?

I'm not lying when I tell you I replayed it for two day's straight.

Also I want to know what's been your favorite part of the story so far.

Thanks for reading. Xx (: